Trump admits ‘some contractor error’ in DC reflecting pool renovation – but still blames ex-Olympian for vandalism – live

President Trump acknowledged some contractor error in the DC reflecting pool renovation, saying the mishandled work affected only a small area and was relatively inconsequential, The Guardian reports. He had rushed the renovation to meet a July Fourth opening. However, Trump continues to insist that former Olympian David Hearn is guilty of vandalism—despite the Justice Department dismissing property destruction charges against Hearn for his contact with the pool's newly peeled lining.

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